Balladen Community Primary School

Now and next

Balladen Community Primary School

Now and next

Friday 20/5/2016

Now (what has happened this week)

Welcome to our weekly newsletter!

Hello from Balladen School.

What a busy week of learning we have had...again!

On Monday we had an assembly about persistence and how important that character trait is. The children watched a video about Derek Redmond and we discussed how important it is to keep trying hard at all the things that you do.

On Tuesday some of the children had a cross country practice at Marl Pits and then there was KS2 Zumba after school.

On Wednesday our Reception children had a lovely time art the farm and you can see some of their amazing experiences on the farm.

On Thursday one of the teachers from BGRS came in to chat with a couple of the children who are going to that school in September. We also had the photographer in school and the children really enjoyed having their photographs taken. Year 4 and Year 6 had some catch up swimming time and also had some handball training.

On Friday we had a great celebration assembly and then Year 4 then went to the farm and had a lovely time.

With respect,

Mr. Neil Ringrose

Now (what has happened this week)

Monday 4/4/2016 to Friday 8/4/2016

Making a rainforest in Year 4

Year 4 have been having a wonderful time learning about the rainforest. Have a look at this huge snake!

Creativity at Balladen

Some of the children have been using their design skills to make some wonderful artefacts. Have a look at this camera!

We are always safe!

Here at Balladen we are always safe. There is always a team of superheroes to help us if we need it!

Making a rainforest in Year 4

Year 4 have been having a wonderful time learning about the rainforest. Have a look at this huge snake!

Creativity at Balladen

Some of the children have been using their design skills to make some wonderful artefacts. Have a look at this camera!

We are always safe!

Here at Balladen we are always safe. There is always a team of superheroes to help us if we need it!

Celebrating learning at Balladen

We need news from all the classrooms!

Children...

If you would like to write for the school newsletter please give your writing to Mr Ringrose or email your writing to neirin@balladen.org.uk

Next (what is happening next week)

Reception

In English we will be learning:

This week in English we will be assessing the children’s reading.

In Maths we will be learning:

This week in Maths we are learning how to solve simple addition problems.

We will also be learning about:

We are also re-reading ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ and retelling the story in our own words.

You can help your child by:

Please keep reading to and with your child.

Year 1

In English we will be learning:

This week in English we are having an assessment week and we are writing a story about ‘The Seaside’.

In Maths we will be learning:

This week in Maths MIss Hudson is finding out if we have remembered our number bonds to 20.

We will also be learning about:

We are also learning lots of geography facts.

You can help your child by:

Please read, read and read some more.

Year 2

In English we will be learning:

This week in English we are learning about lifecycles: Tadpole to frog and writing non-fiction writing. We are learning more about joined up cursive handwriting.

In Maths we will be learning:

This week in Maths we are learning about division and word problems and well as mental maths.

We will also be learning about:

We are also completing observational drawings of shells in Art. In Science we are learning about light sources. In PE we are practising games and athletics.

You can help your child by:

On Friday we have our farm trip. Please wear your own clothes and sunscreen. Homework will be given for the holiday.

Year 3

In English we will be learning:

This week in English we are completing our writing assessment. Writing a report on the rainforest. Using paragraphs and subheadings.

In Maths we will be learning:

This week in Maths we are learning to add and subtract amounts of money to give change, using both £ and p in practical contexts.

We will also be learning about:

We are also learning about the animals that live in the different layers of the rainforest.

You can help your child by:

Please remember to complete your homework for Friday.

Year 4

In English we will be learning:

This week in English we are completing our writing assessment. The children are writing the arguments for and against deforestation.

In Maths we will be learning:

This week in maths we are assessing the spring term objectives.

We will also be learning about:

We are also learning about the animals that live in the different layers of the rainforest.

You can help your child by:

We will have a times tables test on Monday so make sure you practise over the weekend.

Year 5

In English we will be learning:

This week in English : Writing Assessment - Postcards.

In Maths we will be learning:

This week in Maths we are:

Assessing the spring term objectives - assessment week.

We will also be learning about:

We are also focusing on comprehension and our topic -‘Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.’

You can help your child by:

Don't forget your bikes and helmets - Go Velo ( Mon-Thurs)

Year 6

In English we will be learning:

This week in English we are thinking about our new and exciting projects which will start after half term.

In Maths we will be learning:

This week in Maths we are learning about money! Budgeting, creating costing and trying to make a profit!